Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished gentleman, my good friend from the Silver State, Representative Steven Horsford, for his tremendous leadership in anchoring the CBC's Special Order and for the tremendous advocacy that you have consistently provided to the people of the congressional district you so ably serve back at home in Nevada and indeed to people all across this country. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as a coanchor during this CBC Special Order, this hour of power where for 60 minutes members of the Congressional Black Caucus have an opportunity to speak directly to the American people about an issue of great relevance. Today as you have heard, we today stand here on the floor of the House of Representatives to celebrate the role that women have played throughout the tapestry of the American people from the beginning of the Republic to where we stand right now in 2014. Representative Barbara Lee spoke moments earlier about the Women's History Month theme, involving courage, character, and commitment. As I reflected upon that theme, several individuals came to mind. Certainly when it comes to courage, I think no one meets that threshold in American history perhaps more than the great Harriet Tubman, a conductor on the underground railroad. Harriet Tubman is someone who displayed tremendous courage throughout her time here in this country. She was known for having a Bible in one hand and a gun in the other. Harriet Tubman freed herself from slavery.…”